“I really hope the Knicks get a lot better,” Falk said. “If my boy ‘World Wide Wes’ — who I’ve known forever — is a part of the package, he’s one of the great personalities I’ve ever met. Really well-connected guy. Really interesting person. I really hope it works. And I will take bets — despite the denials — I will take bets on Calipari being the (Knicks) coach next year.”
Tag: Agents
CAA Sports has signed Dorian …
CAA Sports has signed Dorian Finney-Smith, who is now the starting small forward for the Dallas Mavericks, after not being selected in the 2016 NBA draft. NBA agent Michael Tellem will lead the team of agents at CAA Sports who will represent Finney-Smith on and off the court. He was formerly represented by Pro Partner Sports Management.
Darren Collison to finalize comeback decision
Free agent guard Darren Collison has a meeting set with his agent, Bill Duffy, early next week in order to finalize a decision on a potential comeback, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Upon a decision to return, Duffy’s next step will be to set up formal meetings for Collison with the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, sources told Wojnarowski.
New York is also finalizing plans to …
Frank Isola: Leon Rose maintained a …
Frank Isola: Leon Rose maintained a good relationship with Jim Dolan over the last 10 years. Obviously, getting Carmelo to the Knicks was a huge part of it. He’s got ties to a lot of coaches including JVG, Thibodeau, Mark Jackson and John Calipari.
Rose has close ties with Kentucky coach …
Rose has close ties with Kentucky coach John Calipari, who is a CAA guy. “His strength is his interconnections with every element of basketball — shoe companies, general managers, players,” one person familiar with Rose’s credentials said.
Bobby Marks: Leon Rose is a well …
Bobby Marks: Leon Rose is a well connected/power broker/smart basketball mind. Now comes the learning curve of putting a roster together, hiring a HC + overseeing all aspects of a department. Not an easy task especially w/o any team experience. Will need to surround himself w/NBA experience.
Darren Heitner: If Leon Rose accepts …
Darren Heitner: If Leon Rose accepts #NYKnicks President position, he leaves the sports agency profession as the #2 ranked basketball agent on @Forbes’ 2019 agents list, which states he earned $38 million in commissions last year. forbes.com/profile/leon-r…
Jeff Goodman: World Wide Wes now with …
Jeff Goodman: World Wide Wes now with the Knicks. Knicks need a coach. Wes’ buddy is John Calipari. Just sayin’.
Marc Berman: Leon Rose has been around …
Marc Berman: Leon Rose has been around Knicks forever. One of first clients was Rick Brunson. And he helped with the Eddy Curry Bulls trade to Knicks.